From Borges to Hegel
There has long been a rich discourse in art history on the relationship between word and image, body and soul, life and death, representation and abstraction. In this piece, I step away from architectural dogma to explore these themes with a lighthearted approach. Join me as I delve in, purely for the joy of it. Borges’ “The God’s Script” One of the most famous stories by Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges, “The God's Script“ tells the story of Tzinacan, an Aztec priest impri
W. Y. Geng
May 18, 20179 min read
From the Primitive Hut to the Pathos of Things
How artists and architects throughout time have conceived the relationship between architecture, nature, and art The Primitive Hut , ...
W. Y. Geng
Apr 6, 20177 min read
AFTLS Production of Midsummer's Night Dream
Outrageous and uproarious, the production of A Midsummer’s Night Dream by Actors From The London Stage is a highly physical and sexual...
W. Y. Geng
Jul 1, 20165 min read
Ten Productions of King Lear
One of Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedies, King Lear explores domestic strife, territorial division, and the complexities of familial relationships. The play unfolds through parallel narratives of two aging fathers, Lear and the Duke of Gloucester, both grappling with loyalty, betrayal, and the fragility of human bonds. Through its meditations on passion and reason, power and vulnerability, King Lear interrogates human existence with striking contemporary relevance. In t
W. Y. Geng
Dec 9, 201514 min read
